Experienced Paternity Attorneys in the Bay Area & East Bay

Establishing Paternity and Securing Parental Rights for Fathers

Establishing paternity is an essential step for fathers seeking to secure their parental rights and responsibilities. At Divorce Lawyer East Bay, our attorneys are experienced in guiding fathers through the paternity process, ensuring that their legal rights are recognized. Serving clients across the Bay Area and East Bay, we are dedicated to providing personalized legal solutions that protect the interests of both fathers and children.

Key Benefits of Establishing Paternity

Key Benefits of Establishing Paternity

Establishing paternity legally recognizes you as the child’s father, securing your rights to custody, visitation, and decision-making.

Protecting Your Child’s Rights

Paternity ensures that your child has the right to financial support, inheritance, and access to benefits such as health insurance and Social Security.

Building a Strong Father-Child Relationship

Legal recognition of paternity strengthens the bond between father and child, ensuring that you can play an active role in your child’s life.

Access to Legal Resources

Our attorneys provide the legal support and resources you need to navigate the paternity process, ensuring that your rights are protected every step of the way.

Our Declaration of Paternity Services

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We guide fathers through the legal process of establishing paternity, ensuring that all necessary steps are completed to secure your parental rights.

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If necessary, we assist in arranging DNA testing to confirm biological parentage, providing legal support throughout the testing process.

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We assist in filing the Declaration of Paternity with the appropriate authorities, ensuring that your legal rights are officially recognized.

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Once paternity is established, we can assist in modifying custody and support orders to reflect your legal rights as the child’s father.

Frequently Asked Questions !!

A Declaration of Paternity is a legal document that establishes a man as the legal father of a child. It grants him parental rights and responsibilities, including custody, visitation, and support.

Establishing paternity is important because it secures a father’s legal rights to his child and ensures that the child is entitled to financial support, inheritance, and access to benefits. It also strengthens the father-child relationship.

Paternity in California can be established voluntarily through a Declaration of Paternity or through a court order. If there is any doubt about biological parentage, DNA testing may be required.

Still Have Questions ?

Client Success Stories

Our clients’ satisfaction is our top priority. Here are just a few examples of how we’ve helped clients navigate their family law challenges:

"Divorce Lawyer East Bay helped me establish paternity and secure my rights as a father. Their guidance and support made all the difference in my case."

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Jason Lawrence CLIENT

"Establishing paternity was a crucial step in ensuring that I could be there for my child. The attorneys at Divorce Lawyer East Bay made the process straightforward and stress-free."

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William Scott CLIENT

Schedule a Consultation Today

If you need to establish paternity, contact Divorce Lawyer East Bay today. Our experienced attorneys are here to guide you through the process and ensure that your parental rights are recognized.

Phone Number :

Call Now: 925-320-6996

Location Address :

1806 Bonanza St Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Email Address :

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Areas We Serve

San Francisco Bay Area

Comprehensive divorce services across San Francisco, including downtown, Pacific Heights, and the Financial District.

Pacific Heights

Serving clients in Oakland, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, and surrounding areas.

Financial District

Extending our services to clients in San Jose, Palo Alto, and Mountain View.

North Bay

Providing legal representation in Marin County, including San Rafael and Novato.

Let Us Help You !

If you need to establish paternity, contact Divorce Lawyer East Bay today. Our experienced attorneys are here to guide you through the process and ensure that your parental rights are recognized.